Senior Technical Program Manager
Job Description
The Azure Core Compute team is building the next generation of cloud infrastructure that powers Microsoft Azure. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that shape the architecture, scalability, and reliability of our distributed systems platform. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of deep technical understanding and strategic execution. You will be responsible for driving clarity and solving hard problems across engineering and product teams, ensuring that our most ambitious technical goals are realized with precision and purpose. Your work will directly influence the evolution of Azure Compute.You will lead through technical insight and strategic clarity—owning the delivery of critical initiatives, influencing design decisions, and ensuring engineering investments are aligned with long-term platform goals. Your impact will be measured not just by what ships, but by how the platform evolves under your leadership.The right candidate is data-driven and someone who thrives on Microsoft's leadership principles; provides clarity, generates excitement, and makes things happen. If you love customer obsession, product mindset, elegant solutions for complex technical problems then this could be the position for you. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Locations
- Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations, United States, Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product developmentOR equivalent experience. (degree)
- OR equivalent experience. (degree)
- 4+ years of software industry experience working as a technical program manager, product manager or developer. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of Agile development methodology - Track record of working closely with development teams. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of communication and presentation skills, and ability to speak with influence and impact. Able to communicate complex technical information clearly, to people with or without a technical background. (degree)
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. (degree)
- 7+ years of technical program or product management experience in a cloud environment. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of technical background and solid foundation in software engineering principles and architecture design. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of hands on experience with data analytic tools (such as Power BI, SQL). (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of self-directed execution. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of communication and presentation skills, and ability to speak with influence and impact. Able to communicate complex technical information clearly, to people with or without a technical background. (degree)
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of technical program or product management experience in a cloud environment. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of technical background and solid foundation in software engineering principles and architecture design. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of hands on experience with data analytic tools (such as Power BI, SQL). (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of self-directed execution. (degree)
- 1+ year(s) of communication and presentation skills, and ability to speak with influence and impact. Able to communicate complex technical information clearly, to people with or without a technical background. (degree)
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across Azure Compute by identifying architectural gaps, scaling challenges, and opportunities for innovation.
- Drive the design and delivery of platform-wide initiatives that improve system reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with engineering and product leaders to align technical strategy with customer and business priorities.
- Take a structural approach in solving complex problems. Communicate to senior decision makers in a clear and compelling way.
- Stellar cross group collaboration, able to drive decisive action in partnership with others in a large & diverse organization and deliver results that depend on the broader Microsoft organization.
- Define targets for key business KPIs, and track and report progress on them.
- Help lead and champion a team culture that embraces diversity.
- The right candidate is data-driven and someone who thrives on Microsoft's leadership principles; provides clarity, generates excitement, and makes things happen. If you love customer obsession, product mindset, elegant solutions for complex technical problems then this could be the position for you.
Travel Requirements
Up to 100% work from home
